English adjective: stirring | |||
1. | stirring capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement | ||
Samples | A rousing sermon. Stirring events such as wars and rescues. | ||
Synonyms | rousing | ||
Similar | stimulating | ||
Antonyms | unexciting, unstimulating | ||
2. | stirring exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions | ||
Samples | A stirring speech. | ||
Synonyms | soul-stirring | ||
Similar | moving | ||
Antonyms | unmoving | ||
English noun: stirring | |||
1. | stirring (act) agitating a liquid with an implement | ||
Samples | Constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agitation | ||
2. | stirring (act) arousing to a particular emotion or action | ||
Synonyms | inspiration | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arousal, rousing | ||